Grab your gear and go. In the military, especially in Ranger School, you are taught and instructed to never have more than one item out of your ruck at a time. It was always entertaining to see some guy in the position next to me with both boots and socks off just as that fateful […]
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Aer Sling Bag 2 | For nomadic travel
I’ve always been a guy to use specific gear for specific purposes. Everything was meant for certain situations. But that was never more prevalent than when I started working remote and taking on the title of ‘Digital Nomad’. There are so many times when I find myself needing to pack for an overnight trip to […]
Aer Multicam collaboration – The bag for the Digital Nomad
Created in 2014 out of a crowdfunding project, Aer bags have always been of a particular interest to me. The sleek, no-frills design coupled with what appeared to be stellar craftsmanship had me interested for a while. I’m no stranger to packs and bags, having amassed quite the collection over the years. So when Aer […]
Warrior Assault Systems Helmet Cargo Pack: First Impression
If you’re in the market for a beavertail assault pack, you should take a good look at Chase Tactical’s Warrior Assault Systems helmet cargo pack. More and more companies are getting into this type of pack for one simple reason: They work really well for short excursions. Of course, you’re not going on a three-day patrol with only this pack, but […]
Grab your gear and go | Build an adventure go bag
You may be prepared for the worst disaster, but are you prepared for a quick adventure to the mountains or the ski touring invite. Be prepared to grab your gear and go at any time.
The Pack of All Trades? Using the CamelBak Urban Assault Pack for EDC, Training and Competition
Courtesy of ITS Tactical By Doc Rader If you’re like me, there’s something inherently compelling about packs and storage solutions. I definitely fancy myself a pack connoisseur, although my wife uses a slightly different term. So when ITS approached me about reviewing the Urban Assault from CamelBak, there was no way I could turn it down. […]
10 Travel Bags for Your Next Getaway
Whether you’ve been hitting the books hard these last few months at school or putting in work at the office, you’re probably feeling like your next vacation can’t come soon enough. With spring right around the corner, now’s the time to treat yourself to a little break (or at least start planning for one). And […]
Marine Corps packs are failing in the Arctic
Marines training in the Arctic region of Norway last year reported that many of the Corps’ standard-issue FILBE pack frames were cracking and breaking because of the intense cold and harsh winter environment. The cold weather-related problems have caught the Corps by surprise and could stall plans to next year issue new ruck frames for […]
Badlands Superday Pack: Review
Note: I would like to introduce a new guest writer to The Loadout Room, Marcus Hull. Marcus served in C Co., 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Since leaving the service, he has sought out adventures from skydiving to scuba diving. Since leaving the military, Marcus has served as a LEO, paramedic, and volunteer firefighter. Today he […]